Recent content by James Thorsen

I'm just learning how to do analog recording and I was wondering if there were any informative websites giving out the basis of analog recording techniques...Also, if there is a book anyone knows about, I'm open to that too...Thanks.

I have a question concerning my Tascam...It's a Tascam 70 series reel to reel four track...the recorder powers up fine...the power light goes on as well as the dial lights, however, the play - f.f. - r.w.- stop area does not seem to be powering the mechanics of the actual reel mechanisms...I...

Ok, I'll have pictures up a little later tonight, but I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction... I have a Teac/Tascam reel to reel 4 track - on it, it reads "Tascam Series 70" tape recorder...it also gives info that it is (117v A.C.), (60hz) and (200 w). It also says...

I have two Univox stand up (four ten inch speakers) that my band uses for our PA speakers...I was wondering if I could use these speakers as recording speakers if I were to use it with an analog four track. Any help would be appreciated.

I have a Reel to Reel Tascam Series 70/Teac TZ-610 (1/2 inch tape) analog four track recorder...The person who gave me the recorder said I would need a mixer in order to record...what else would I need to record? what kind of mixer should i look into? I have a mic and cord...I guess I'm kinda...

I received a Wollonsak about two years ago and have finally put it to use. I love working with its simplicity. It sounds pretty cool for the little work I have done on it. I was wondering if anybody had any advice concerning the Wollensak. Anectdotes, microphone technique, wiring, and overall...

I'm moving back home over the summer and my parents are finally cool with me doing some serious rehearsing at my house...However, the basement where I have the availability to play is not yet ready for any type of recording. I was wondering if anyone had any info on starting to set some stuff...

I was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction concerning a (recording) microphone that works well with reel to reel analog recorders. The trouble is, I don't have a huge budget, so I would want a relatively good mic that could pick up maybe a couple different instruments at...

I received a Wollonsak about two years ago and have finally put it to use. I love working with its simplicity. It sounds pretty cool for the little work I have done on it. I was wondering if anybody had any advice concerning the Wollensak. Anectdotes, microphone technique, wiring, and...

I was given an old reel to reel from a friend and have decided to put it to use. I have relatively little experience in the analog recording world, but I'd like to learn. There is an AC adaptor in the back of this Tascam 70 series 4 track...It is a two prong non grounded female adaptor...Would...